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Just some general tips:
- Make your resume condensed to fit one page. I would just list the PSW job title, dates, employer and leave the description of the job duties out unless they are relevant to the place you're applying to.
- Summary of skills section seems too long.
- Take out redundant information such as your pre-health studies and high school diploma.
- If you have received your license list RN next to your name since it tends to attract more attention and most new grad positions accept resumes from students who passed the NCLEX and or licensed.
Yes your resume is part of the problem! Proof read!! AVOCATION means "hobby". I think you meant to write "advocacy". Errors like this make applicants sound ignorant, especially when it's right at the top of your resume.
Also, one cannot be "diagnosed with oncology". Oncology is the STUDY of cancer.
williams.jenna0
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Hi Everyone,
I am a new graduate from Canada and am having trouble getting in interview for a Registered Nursing Position. Can any one please provide any feedback for my resume?
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a new graduate Registered Nurse where I can expand on my skills and enhance patient experience and care through compassion, collaboration, avocation, and family-centered care.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
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[TD]• Experience in pediatrics, adult oncology, adult medical-surgical and community care.
• Able to keep composure during stressful situations.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Critical thinker and problem solver
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[TD]• Working knowledge of Meditech electronic medical record documentation software.
• Collaborates effectively with all members of a health care team
• Written and oral communication skills.[/TD]
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EDUCATION
2012 – 2016 Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honors
2011 – 2012 Pre-Health Science
2006 – 2010 Ontario Secondary School Diploma
SELECTED NURSING EXPERIENCE
NURSING STUDENT, 4TH YEAR – ONCOLOGY-MEDICINE UNIT
September 2015-December 2015
· Provided comprehensive medical care to the adult population diagnosed with oncology.
· Utilized skills in tracheostomy care, complex dressing changes, catheterizations, total parenteral nutrition, and nasogastric tubes.
· Administered medication through PICC and Port-a-Catheter central lines.
· Assessed patient conditions, utilized effective decision making, and implemented and evaluated appropriate interventions
· Assisted patients and families with emotional and physical comfort when approaching death and dying
NURSING STUDENT, 3RD YEAR – PEDIATRICS UNIT
September 2014 – December 2014
· Documented all care and patient interactions in a timely manner using Meditech software.
· Improved pediatric focused assessment skills and head-to-toe assessments.
· Provided active and passive range of motion exercises
· Communicated and worked effectively with the other nursing staff and members of the health care team
· Administered medication through intravenous infusion pumps.
· Educated patients and their families on health care needs and conditions
· Effectively used therapeutic communication appropriate for patient's developmental ages
NURSING STUDENT, 2RD YEAR – SURGICAL UNIT
January 2014 – April 2014
· Provided collaborative post-operative care to the adult population.
· Performed simple dressing changes, utilizing aseptic and sterile technique.
· Refined head-to-toe and focused assessments
· Gained experience with catheterization care and nasogastric tubes.
· Monitored laboratory results to ensure proper medication administration.
· Safely administered blood and blood products and medication through oral, topical, and injection routes
· Clear and effective patient teaching for discharge
OTHER PLACEMENT EXPERIENCES
September 2012 – December 2012, Obstetrics, Long-term care
September 2013 – December 2013, Medicine
January 2016 – April 2016, Integrated Placement – Long-Term Care
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses (CCCN)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
2015 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Recitation (CPR) for the Health Care Provider (CPR)
2016 Basic Cardiac Life Support
SELECTED EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
June 2014-January 2015
· Experience with mental health clients
· Provided up to 24-hour care to clients with a wide range of abilities, diagnoses, and ages in their homes.
· Required to work independently and developed organization skills and prioritization of tasks.
· Continuously demonstrated correct use of body mechanics for client transferring and care.
· Maintained safe and clean environments.
· Thorough documentation of client care and interactions.
· Provided light housekeeping and basic meal preparation and cooking.